Eve Bernstein

Jun 11, 2024 | tandfonline.com | Sharon Phillips |Risto Marttinen |Eve Bernstein

ABSTRACTPhysical education (PE) class can be the first-time students experience structured physical activities, and competitive activities may comprise the majority of activities. If a student experiences success they may want to continue participation; however, after middle school, female participation declines sharply. The framework used in this study, the Theory of Planned Behaviour, guided the examination of the perceptions and experiences of middle school female students in competition in PE.